Planner I/II/III

Planner I/II/III – Planning, Building and Code Enforcement Join to apply for the Planner I/II/III - Planning, Building and Code Enforcement role at City of San José. Our diverse and inclusive workforce of more than 7,000 employees plays a key role in the success of San José, the heart of Silicon Valley. All City of San José employees work together as one team to make San José a vibrant, innovative, and desirable place to live and work. The City of San José is an equal opportunity employer. Applicants for all job openings will be considered without regard to age, race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, disability, veteran status or any other consideration made unlawful under any federal, state or local laws. The City of San José is committed to offering reasonable accommodations to job applicants with disabilities. If you need assistance or an accommodation due to a disability, please contact us at 408-535-1285, 711 (TTY), or via email at CityCareers@sanjoseca.gov. About the Department City of San Jose’s Department of Planning, Building, and Code Enforcement ensures the orderly and safe development of private properties, compliance with all applicable building, zoning, and quality of life ordinances and regulations, and promotes healthy and safe community standards. This is accomplished by departmental staff in service to customers by: Assisting and guiding land use and development to promote long‑term goals that render safe, beneficial, and more sustainable communities. Providing orderly administration and compliance of building codes to ensure the construction of buildings, homes, and structures meet intended life safety and structural requirements. Investigating and resolving citizen complaints of municipal code violations on private property to promote, maintain, and improve quality of life issues. Planning Division Sections Permit Center: Plan check conformance, review for development projects, front counter/public information, and zoning compliance. Development Review: Entitlement of zonings and development permits, historic preservation, and community engagement. Environmental Review: Review of projects for compliance with the California Environmental Quality Act and National Environmental Policy Act, mitigation monitoring, and implementation of the Santa Clara Valley Habitat Conservation Plan. Citywide Planning: Long‑range planning, General Plan updates and amendments, zoning and sign code amendments, preparation of Urban Village/area plans, station area planning, Housing Element preparation and updates, housing policy, data analysis/GIS, grant management, and community engagement. Compliance Responsibilities 4,000 compliance reviews for building permits. Over 150 commercial, industrial, and residential development permits. Over 150 environmental clearance reviews for public and private projects. Over 50 zoning changes. Multiple General Plan Amendments, specific plans, and policies. Over 50 community meetings and workshops. Position Duties Full‑time position responsible for various current planning and advanced planning functions such as customer service, planning application review and processing, policy development, community and stakeholder engagement, presenting staff recommendations at public hearings, and inter‑departmental collaboration. Salary Range Planner I: $90,068.16 – $109,418.40 annually Planner II: $105,028.56 – $127,589.28 annually Planner III: $120,141.84 – $146,393.52 annually Minimum Qualifications Education: Bachelor’s Degree from an accredited college or university in urban or regional planning, urban design, urban studies, architecture, landscape architecture, urban geography, environmental studies or a closely related field. Experience: Planner I: None.Planner II: Two (2) years of entry‑level professional planning experience.Planner III: Four (4) years of professional planning experience, including two (2) years at the City of San Jose Planner II level or equivalent. Acceptable Substitution for Planner III: Master’s Degree or sixty (60) semester hours of graduate course work from an accredited college or university in the relevant fields can substitute for the two years of professional planning experience equivalent to Planner II. Other Qualifications (Competencies) Job Expertise: Knowledge of applicable professional/technical principles and practices, Citywide and departmental procedures/policies, and federal and state rules and regulations. Communication Skills: Effectively conveys information orally and in writing; demonstrates effective listening; displays openness to others' ideas. Customer Service: Anticipates customers' needs and delivers services efficiently using a professional demeanor. Initiative: Resourceful, proactive, anticipates problems, and pursues continuing education opportunities. Multi‑Tasking: Handles multiple projects and responsibilities simultaneously. Problem Solving: Defines problems, collects information, and uses logic and intuition for solutions. Project Management: Supports projects and implements agency goals and strategic objectives. Teamwork & Interpersonal Skills: Positive attitude, flexibility, and collaboration with co‑workers and supervisors. Additional Information Employment Eligibility: Federal law requires all employees to provide verification of eligibility to work in the United States. The City of San Jose will not sponsor visas or immigration documents. Applicants must answer all job‑specific questions; incomplete applications will be considered invalid. Applications are not accepted through CalOpps or any other third‑party job board system. Questions about duties, selection, or hiring processes may be directed to Travis Hobson at travis.hobson@sanjoseca.gov. AI and the Hiring Process We recognize that Artificial Intelligence (AI) is becoming part of daily life and encourages candidates to use AI responsibly for preparing application materials and interview responses. However, we value authenticity, accuracy, and truthfulness. Application responses and interview answers must reflect your own knowledge, skills, and experiences. 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